Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
Rice, pasta and noodles in Peru has been experiencing significant growth in unit prices, primarily driven by rising manufacturing and distribution costs. Contributing factors include increased commodity prices, notably for wheat due to Russia's…
In 2023, rice and pasta registered a decline in retail volume sales, as consumers were deterred by higher retail prices. Rising international cost have plagued dried and fresh pasta in particular, forcing manufacturers to raise prices. Another…
Despite the ever-increasing concerns about single-use plastic and waste management, rigid plastic packaging continues to be heavily used in Latin America, and is also seeing positive growth rates in this region. Attributes such as convenience,…
The Rio de Janeiro in Brazil report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
Throughout the pandemic, a notable shift in Brazilian consumer behaviour steered individuals towards retail outlets situated closer to their homes. This shift had its roots in both the regional lockdown mandates, and the prevalent apprehension about…
OKF Cappuccino is the leading brand of RTD coffee in Chile, and while traditionally it was available in various mainstream retailers and pharmacies, this scenario has changed significantly in 2023. OKF Cappuccino, along with some minor brands, is no…
RTD coffee continues to experience robust growth in off-trade volume sales in 2023, building on the success of 2022, when sales were boosted by hot summer weather and effective online marketing campaigns, despite remaining a niche category. The…
RTD coffee products saw notable unit price increases over the review period, due in large part to the steep price movements of coffee in 2022. Given the relatively small size of RTD coffee in Costa Rica, the higher unit prices associated with these…
RTD coffee is a small, yet stable category in Guatemala which continues to witness steady retail volume growth in 2023, although there has been a slow down due to price increases. Coffee prices have risen in international markets and this has equally…
The surge in demand for RTD coffee in 2023 can be attributed to a multifaceted interplay of factors, foremost among them being the escalating consumer preference for convenient and on-the-go coffee solutions. As part of fast-paced lifestyles,…
RTD coffee in Peru remains relatively niche, with awareness and penetration significantly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the initial launch of new brands like Nescafé Cold Brew in early 2020, accompanied by extensive marketing…
Volume sales of RTD tea are posting positive growth in both the on-trade and off- trade in Argentina in 2023. This is supporting some level of dynamism to the category. 2022 marked a rebound in off-trade volume sales as they recovered from the…
RTD tea is expected to register volume growth in 2023, supported by continuing population growth and also stable prices for local brands, which have been protected to an extent from global inflationary pressures. The segment is also seeing continuing…
RTD tea in Brazil has been seeing the launch of innovative products that cater to ever-evolving consumer preferences. An example of this is Interfood Importação, which introduced Supernova Sweet Kombucha Pink Lemonade, which offers a sweeter and less…
RTD tea in Chile does not necessarily follow its hot drinks counterpart. In contrast to the sluggish growth of regular tea in 2023, RTD tea continues to record substantial volume growth. While RTD tea has faced inflationary pressures like its hot…
Despite the challenging operating environment that has impacted soft drinks more generally in 2023, RTD tea continues to perform positively. Robust value growth has emerged amidst high inflation rates and rising production costs (such as for…
Despite the inflationary climate in Costa Rica, the RTD tea category did not experience the same sudden price increases as other soft drinks. This benefited the category in terms of both volume and value growth as consumers did not feel as compelled…
RTD tea has seen significant growth in retail value and volume terms in 2023 as the category begins its recovery from the heavy losses seen in 2021 and 2022. Sales of RTD tea experienced a dramatic decline in these two years due to the withdrawal of…